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    I want to add switches to three outlets that are tied together

    I have three outlets on the same circuit. Currently they are wired in series where the line hops from one outlet to the next, as does the neutral and the ground. I want to have each outlet switched separately. I *think* I can simply rewire the line side (the hot side) so that each receptacle...
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    Gas water heater seems to be failing

    I have a 30 Gal kenmore gas water heater from 1981. It is supplying less and less hot water all the time (the water can start out hot, but almost immediately gets warm, then cool... I can barely make it through a shower now). Although it may be a coincidence, it seemed to start getting bad...
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    Can I have outlets and overhead on same circuit...

    In a bedroom? I rewired my kitchen and one thing has led to another... turns out the kitchen outlets, the two kitchen overhead lights, the hallway light, and one full bedroom were on a single circuit. Now that the kitchen has been separated into its seven or so circuits, I have to reconnect...
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    Skim coating over "knock down" texture?

    Hi there, I did a search but I cannot seem to find anyone who has asked this question. Pardons if it is plastered (no pun intended) all over the place. I have drywall with what I think is called "knock down" texture all over the surface. I used joint compound on one room to smooth it...
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    Replacing a subfloor

    Hello all, I am about to remove a tiled kitchen floor which is over 3/4 plywood which is on top of the original 1 x 10 (3/4" x 9.5") diagonal plank subfloor. I am not sure if the plywood is glued to the subfloor, but I am willing to bet it is. This may make is necessary to replace the...
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    Hi There from Oakland CA

    Hello, Just starting out on a massive (to me) kitchen remodel. Thought I'd say HI and get in a preemptive "thanks" before I start asking all sorts of questions. Hopefully I can even answer someone else's questions (though we'd have better luck if you were asking about computers)...
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